RES NO 04-03-2015 CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS
RESOLUTION NO. -�-2015
BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, FOR THE CITY OF VAN BUREN,
ARKANSAS, A RESOLUTION TO BE ENTITLED:
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR PLANNING AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF VAN
BUREN,ARKANSAS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the City of Van Buren, Arkansas desires to continue planning and begin
engineering and design work for the Veterans' Memorial Park, a new park in
downtown Van Buren; and
WHEREAS, the City advertised for statements of qualifications for engineering services; and
WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Commission supported and recommended entering into
a contract with CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. for said work.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VAN BUREN,ARKANSAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The Mayor is authorized to enter into a contract (Exhibit "A") with CEI
Engineering Associates, Inc. to provide engineering services for the planning,
design and engineering of Veterans' Memorial Park in the amount of$46,405.00
including reimbursable expenses.
SECTION 2: The Mayor is authorized to utilize General Improvement Fund grants designated
for said park from the A&P Commission in the amount of $41,429.00 with the
remainder to be paid from park bond proceeds.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Van Buren rkansas, by its City Council, did pass,
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approve, and adopt, by a vote of Li for and £ against, t for:going Resolution at its regular meeting
held on the 20th day of April 2015.
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Veteran's Memorial Park
Van Buren,AR
Proposal for Engineering Services
3-16-15-CEI#93000
3108 SW Regency Parkway,Suite 2, Bentonville,AR 72712 (479)273-9472
I. PROJECT DEFINITION
CEI is pleased to present the following Engineering Services for Veteran's Memorial Park, a new±2
Acre Park located in downtown Van Buren, on E Main Street.
Project scope to include survey for existing city property, design location for two new pavilions to
house relocated farmers market, a new amphitheater style stage with adjacent open lawn, picnic
tables, two children's playgrounds, splash park,water feature, seat walls, war memorial, parking lots,
sidewalks, landscaping, and improvements to existing train depot parking and war memorial area.
This scope will include drainage updates, coordination with multiple sub consultants, Arkansas
Highway and Transportation department,Arkansas and Missouri Railroad entities, and the City of
Van Buren.
II. SCOPE OF BASIC SERVICES
A. Topographic Boundary Survey—CEI to provide a topographic boundary survey of the physical
features as found on the ± 2 acre subject property to include, but not limited to, natural ground,
buildings,drive ways, parking areas, visible utilities and underground utilities as marked by a utility
locate service and other visible items at the time of the field work. This survey shall also include 1
foot contour intervals, 20' overlap on sides, and survey information to the centerline of roadways
adjacent to the property
Total this Phase $5,000.00
B. Conceptual Plans—CEI to provide 3 conceptual plans to the Mayor for stakeholder approval of
amenities.
Total this Phase $2160.00
This fee includes three conceptual plans.All additional plans shall be discussed with the client and be billed as an additional
service per CEI's schedule of charges.
C. Civil Design Drawings—CEI to provide Civil Design documentation as prescribed by City code
from conceptual plan previously prepared by CEI,ALTA, and the City of Van Buren. This includes
collaboration with governmental authorities and project team consultants for the development of a
± 2 acre park and its amenities, civil design as prescribed by City code as well as any
documentation necessary for City planning submission. Civil design drawings which shall be
supervised, sealed and signed by an Arkansas licensed Registered Professional Engineer as
required by jurisdictional authorities.
Total this Phase $18,560.00
This fee includes one set of revisions from the client and one set of revisions from review agencies.All additional revisions
shall be discussed with the client and be billed as an additional service per CEI's schedule of charges.
D. Permitting / Coordination — The coordination and permitting process consists of a number of
different components which may include the following;
• Coordinate the Conceptual Site plans with the City of Van Buren
• Coordinate site amenities with Sub Consultants
• Coordinate and resolve issues with Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department
• Coordinate with Railroad entity
• Coordinate the Construction Documents with City of Van Buren.
• Submit Civil Site Development Plans to AHJ's for review and approval.
• Coordinate and resolve AHJ requirements necessary for permit approval.
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• Coordinate and resolve on-site utility issues with AHJ's.
• Acquire civil related permits required and/or imposed by the local agencies.
Total this Phase $7,650.00
E. Drainage Report
CEI will complete a drainage study and prepare a report in conformance with the City of Van
Buren and AHTD drainage design criteria to ensure compliance with local and state codes.
Total this Phase $2,295.00
F. Erosion Control/Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)
CEI will prepare Erosion Control and SWPPP for the proposed construction.
Total this Phase $2640.00
G. Specifications
CEI will provide project related Civil Specifications. These specifications shall be per CEI's
Municipal Guide Specs, and submitted to the City and Contractor once the contract is awarded.
Total this Phase $3,660.00
H. Meeting Attendance
CEI will attend up to 4 meetings with the City of Van Buren. Expect a certain amount of meetings
throughout the progression of the project, in order to physically sit down and go over project
schedule,questions, minor changes, and budget.
Total this Phase $1,440.00
This fee includes up to four meetings. All additional meetings shall be discussed with the client and be billed as an
additional service per CEI's schedule of charges.
I. Reimbursable Expenses — Copying, printing, utility locate services, title search, review fees,
recording fees, postage/shipping charges, mileage, and other miscellaneous project-related
expenses will be billed as reimbursable items.
Total this Phase Estimated,Not to Exceed$3,000
Total Fees $46,405.00
III. RESPONSIBILITY OF CLIENT:
Client will provide to CEI,the following items:
A. Notice to Proceed
B. Access to the Site
IV. SERVICES NOT INCLUDED/ADDITIONAL SERVICES
In addition to the services described above, CEI is capable and available to provide the following
services on an "as requested" basis. An Extra Work Authorization (EWA) form or contract amendment
will be issued for any services outside the scope of this proposal. All EWA's or contract amendments
will be approved and signed by the Client identified herein prior to beginning work. All additional
services will be performed on an hourly basis per the current Schedule of Charges.
• Feasibility Study to include any or all physical, political and/or financial opportunities or constraints.
• Coordination of Environmental Survey,Traffic Survey,and other Subconsultants.
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• Water Distribution Report.
• Conditional Use Permits.
• Perspectives, renderings, and models.
• Traffic studies.
• Environmental Impact Analysis.
• Replatting.
• Preparation of estimates of probable construction costs.
• Preparation of covenants of development agreements.
• Retaining wall designs.
• Sight lighting plans/Photometrics.
• Off-site utility plans other than those immediately adjacent to the subject property.
• Off-site street improvement plans such as road widening, acel/decel lanes and medians. (However
civil drawings indicating new curbcuts, curb and gutter, and city sidewalks will be included in Basic
Services).
• Alley vacation, easements abandonment's and right of way dedications.
• Final record drawings.
• Historical or archeological studies.
• Updated Title Policy.
• Construction Staking.
• Bidding or contract negotiations.
• Major storm water drainage plans or relocation i.e. box culverts, large ditches and stormwater
conductors in excess of four feet in diameter.
• Preparation of easements or right of way documents.
• Photometric Plan!Lighting Plan
• Railroad specific plans or specifications
• Design or Furnishing of railroad signals, crossing arms, or safety devices
• Hydraulic calculations for water features/amenities
• Geotechnical Report
• Preparation of Drainage study beyond our impact area
V. SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
Charges for our services are divided into three categories: Labor, Consultants, and Reimbursable
Expenses.
LABOR: For fees billed on an hourly basis, labor charges are billed by category as follows:
ARKANSAS(02-15-15)
Officer/Branch Manager $ 170.00
Department Manager $ 150.00
Program Manager $ 130.00
Project Manager $ 125.00
Assistant Project Manager $ 110.00
Senior Project Engineer $ 125.00
Project Engineer $ 115.00
Planning Project Manager $ 105.00
Registered Landscape Architect $ 110.00
Registered Land Surveyor $ 110.00
Survey Project Manager $ 110.00
Assistant Survey Project Manager $ 90.00
Project/Planner Administrator $ 85.00
Project Designer $ 90.00
CAD Designer $ 80.00
CAD Technician $ 70.00
Survey Party Chief $ 80.00
Survey Technician $ 75.00
Field Specialist $ 60.00
Construction Observer $ 70.00
Program Assistant $ 65.00
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SUB-CONSULTANT SERVICES: In cases where CEI retains another engineering consultant to provide
services outside of our area of practice, cost of such services will be charged at actual invoice cost,
subject to prior approval by client.
REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES: Outside services, and related materials,will be charged at the actual
invoice cost. In addition, direct out-of-pocket costs such as postage, delivery services, travel (other than
vehicle mileage), and subsistence expenses will be charged at actual costs. Vehicle mileage is billed at
the applicable I.R.S. rate allowed per mile.
All impact, permitting, expediting, and review fees will be charged at 15%over the cost of the fee unless
the client is willing to pay those fees directly to the service provider.
VI. CREDIT POLICY: Terms will be given only to clients with approved credit. Invoices will be rendered
monthly, either as final or progress billing. CEI payment terms are net 30 days. Invoices past 30 days
due will be subject to a monthly service charge, which will be assessed in compliance with state usury
laws. Should the account be placed for collection with an outside collector, the cost of such collections
will be added to the principal amount owed. CEI may stop work on any account that is 60 days
delinquent. In the event that CEI elects to stop work as provided herein, Client will be assessed a
resumption of work charge equal to 20% of the total contract amount. Said resumption of work charge
and all outstanding invoices must be paid in full by Client prior to the resumption of work on the project.
Client agrees that the balance as stated on the invoice from CEI to Client is correct, conclusive, and
binding on the Client unless Client within thirty (30) days from the date of the receipt of the invoice
notifies CEI in writing of the particular item that is alleged to be incorrect.
Client's Initials
Required for contract to be valid
VII. STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS
STANDARD OF PRACTICE
Services performed by CEI under this Agreement will be conducted in a manner consistent with the
level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by engineers currently practicing in the same locale under
similar conditions. No other representation, expressed or implied, and no warranty or guarantee is
included or intended in this Agreement, or in any report, opinion, document, or otherwise. All other
common law warranties are hereby expressly disclaimed.
Client agrees that payment of all CEI invoices under this Agreement is for services rendered on
behalf of Client and payment is not conditioned on (1)the receipt of any municipal or governmental
approvals, authorizations, permits, or licenses or any type; (2) the availability of any utility services:
or(3) payment to Client by any third party.
OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS
All documents including drawings and specifications prepared or furnished by CEI pursuant to this
Agreement are instruments of service in respect to the project and CEI shall retain an ownership
and property interest therein whether or not the project is completed. Client may make and retain
copies for information and reference in connection with the use and occupancy of the project by
Client or others.
RE-USE OF DOCUMENTS
Copies of all reports, drawings, specifications, field data, field notes, laboratory test data,
calculations, estimates, and other documents provided to Client as instruments of service are for
use on the project specifically described in this Agreement. Any re-use of these by the Client for
any other project or extension of this project, without the express, written authorization, verification,
or adaptation by CEI,will be at Client's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to CEI or
CEI's independent professional associates or consultants, and Client shall indemnify, hold harmless
and defend CEI and CEI's independent professional associates and consultants from all claims,
damages, losses and expenses including attorneys'fees arising out of or resulting therefrom.
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INSURANCE
CEI maintains the following insurances:
Worker's compensation of a form and in an amount as required by law and employer's liability
insurance of$1,000,000.
Comprehensive general liability with limits of $4,000,000 ($2,000,000 per occurrence), and
automotive liability insurance with limits of$1,000,000 combined single limit.
Excess liability umbrella insurance of$5,000,000.
Professional liability insurance with a limit of$2,000,000, per claim/annual aggregate.
Upon written request of Client, CEI will provide additional insurance, if available; including increased
coverage and/or limits, and the Client will pay CEI an agreed amount for the increased coverage.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
The Client hereby agrees that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, CEI's total liability to Client for
any and all injuries, claims, losses, expenses, or damages whatsoever arising including but not
limited to CEI's negligence, errors, omissions, strict liability, breach of contract, or breach of
warranty shall not exceed the total sum paid on behalf of or to CEI by CEI's insurance policies
applicable thereto and CEI's deductible amounts(excluding fees, costs & expenses of investigation,
claim adjustment,defense, and appeal)
Any service deleted from this offer by the client will become the responsibility of the client. If this
proposal was written without the benefit of an on-site investigation, changes in the scope may be
necessary. CEI shall be held harmless in the event that any unseen condition adversely affects the
design or intended use of the property in any way.
INDEMNIFICATION
The Client will indemnify, hold harmless and defend CEI, its officers, directors, employee, agents,
consultants, and subconsultants from and against any and all liabilities, damages, or expenses,
including without limitations any and all legal costs and expenses; whatsoever in connection with
any personal injury or property damage arising out of or in any way connected with the negligence,
reckless, or intentional acts or omissions by Client, its officers, directors, shareholders, agents,
employees, consultants, and subcontractors,whether said acts or omissions and negligent reckless
intentional or unintentional.
Further,the Client shall,to the fullest extent of the law, indemnify, defend and hold harmless CEI, its
directors, officers, employees, agents and subcontractors from and against all claims or action,
based on, or arising out of, damages or injuries to persons or property caused by, or arising out of,
any hazardous, and/or toxic substances present at the site where CEI and/or its subcontractors
have performed work.
In accordance with generally accepted construction practices,the client and client's contractors shall
be solely and completely responsible for the conditions of the job site, including the health and
safety of all persons and property during performance of the work. This requirement will apply
continuously and not be limited to normal working hours. Any construction observation by the
engineer of the contractor's performance is not intended to include review of the adequacy of the
contractor's safety measures, in, on, or near the construction site.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Client and CEI agree to attempt to settle all claims, disputes or controversies arising out of, or in
relation to the interpretation, application or enforcement of this Agreement by direct discussions;
however, absent resolution by direct discussions, they agree to attempt to settle disputes by formal
mediation according to the Construction Industry Mediation Rules of the American Arbitration
Association. Absent resolution by mediation they agree to binding arbitration under the Rules of the
American Arbitration Association.
SEVERABILITY
Any element of this Agreement later held to violate a law or regulation shall be deemed void, and all
remaining provisions shall continue in force. However, the Client and CEI will in good faith attempt
to replace an invalid or unenforceable provision with one that is valid and enforceable, and which
comes as close as possible to expressing or achieving the intent of the original provision.
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PROJECT PUBLICITY AND RECOGNITION
During development construction, or upon completion of the project, CEI's name will be included on
any public recognition / project identification display indicating design team, owners, and / or
financiers. CEI shall be allowed to place or hang a temporary banner on the site during construction
of the project.
LIEN RIGHTS
Client agrees that CEI shall have a lien upon real property constituting the project site for all unpaid
sums due pursuant to this agreement or any addendum hereto,and that CEI is authorized to perfect
a lien, enforce the lien, and foreclose the lien in the manner prescribed under local statutes for the
perfection,enforcement and foreclosure of a mechanic and material man's lien upon real property.
All provisions under the heading "STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS" shall survive
termination or completion of this agreement.
AMENDMENTS
The duties, responsibilities, and limitation of authority of the Client or CEI shall not be made or
extended without a written, executed agreement between CEI engineering Associates, Inc and
the Client.
SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS
CEI Engineering Associates, Inc and the Client each bind themselves, their associates,
directors, partners, successors, executors, administrators and assigns to the other party to this
Agreement and to the associates, directors, partners, successors, executors and administrators
and assigns to such other party, with the respect to all obligations contained in this Agreement.
CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. may assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement at
any time without the consent of the Client. However, the Client shall not assign its obligations
under this Agreement or sublet as a whole, without the prior written approval by CEI Engineering
Associates, Inc.'s of the successor or assignee and its ability to comply with the terms and
conditions of this and/or subsequent written Agreement. All assignments made by Client without
CEI Engineering Associates, Inc.'s consent shall be considered null and void.
TERMINATION
Either Party may terminate this Agreement in full or in part, in writing, if the other Party fails to
fulfill its obligations under the Agreement through no fault of the other Party. In such event, one
may declare the other in default by issuing a written Declaration of Default and terminate the
Agreement for cause. Prior to, an opportunity to cure any default or breach shall be given by way
of a written notice being delivered to the Breaching Party including a description of the conditions
constituting default or breach of the Agreement and providing the Breaching Party a period of
time of ten (10) days within which to correct such conditions. If defined default or breach is not
corrected within allotted number of days, then the written Declaration of Default may be issued.
Upon any termination or suspension of an Agreement, CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. shall be
paid for all work performed up to the date of termination or suspension.
PROVIDED DATA
Any information or data provided by Owner or Owner's representatives or by a third party as
directed by Owner or Owner's representative to CEI to be used as base or supplemental
information or data to the scope shall be considered reliable and CEI shall be held harmless to
any errors or emission due to its use.
SITE SAFETY OR CONTROL
In no form or fashion shall it be implied or assumed, unless expressively written into scope, that
CEI has or will be responsible for an Owner's or Contractor's control of the site nor will CEI
dictate the means and methods of the Owner, Contractor and Contractor's subcontracts
regarding preparation of, conducting, and the completion and closeout of construction, safety,
and control of site.
All provisions under the heading "STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS" shall survive
termination or completion of this agreement.
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VIII. APPROVAL SIGNATURE AND AUTHORIZATION TO PROCEED: Execution of this document in all
required locations shall form the entire Professional Services Agreement between the Client and CEI.
Two copies of this Proposal and Agreement shall be signed by the Client and one copy shall be returned
to CEI.
In the event that the Client issues a notice to proceed to CEI prior to the execution of this contract, the
Client acknowledges that the services rendered by CEI will be in accordance with the terms and
conditions contained in this proposal.
In the event that the client instructs services on the contract/agreement to be on hold for a period greater
than forty-five days, client acknowledges that CEI will not proceed until a new contract between CEI and
the client can be executed.
This proposal shall become null and void if signatures have not been obtained within forty-five days of
proposal date. If authorization to proceed is not given after the proposal has been executed said
agreement will become null and void within forty-five days of the date of the Client's signature.
The following is the complete client name and address that is responsible for payment of CEI invoices:
Complete Client Name—Responsible for payment of invoice(include Inc., LLC,etc.)
Complete mailing address to mail invoice(Street/PO Box/Suite number if needed)
City/State/Zip Code to mail invoice
Complete Phone Number
Signature, Client Print Name Title Date
Signature, CEI Engineering Associates, Inc. Print Name Title Date
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